Joel carefully assisted the old woman on the swing before realizing her feet were dangling, and although eager to get on it, her body tense and hand shook as she struggled to maintain her balance on it.“Grandma, I don't think this is a good idea. You could fall.” Joel worriedly said, not daring to let go of each side of the seat to keep it balanced and not throw the woman off.The old woman, however, laughed in delight. “I did it. I told her I could do it.” She exclaimed in joy, not realizing Joel was the one keeping her stable. “Hum, how about you come down?” Joel's eyes darted from Nima, who was staring at them from where she sat and the old woman giggling in triumph. “No no, my dear. You can leave now. You have done an amazing job helping me.” She replied, but Joel didn't dare let go.Distressed by the stubbornness of the old woman, he began to regret helping her when she heard a frustrated tone from behind him calling out to the old woman.“Grandma!”A beautiful young woman cam
Nima and Joel walked to where he had parked his car, and they settled in.She smiled at how he had opened the door for her like a true gentleman and helped fasten her seat belt.Nima had noticed while they walked to the car that he constantly mumbled something under his breath, which she had asked to confirm if he was saying something to her, but Joel said he hadn't said anything. A little restless at how the rest of the night will proceed, Nima decided to say something to break the still mood.“Was the old woman alright?” She asked.Snapping out of his thoughts, Joel glanced at the temptation beside him and nodded.“She's cute, but too daring. I nearly had a heart attack when she was about to fall.” He replied before asking something that made Nima grow confused.“Where do you stay, Angel?” Turning to look at him, she met his gaze that was fixated on her. Her heart skipped a bit at the realization that he was planning to take her home.What about all the talk that he wants to spoil
To think a highly respected demon would be subjected to being controlled and choked with so much work.Gama's life since the few days he had inhabited the body of Chris, the A lister actor could be summarized in one sentence. Work, travel, work more, and travel more.A bad timing he had called it, as he came into Chris's body when he was at the peak of a movie shoot.An action hero movie at that.To make the matter worse, the director of the movie wasn't someone who likes taking unnecessary breaks in between shoots.He prefers they devote their time to complete the shooting and take the necessary rests afterwards. Gama finds himself working hard. He had contemplated snapping the neck of everyone and just searched for Nima, but a rational part of him took control.He wasn't sure what situation he would encounter Nimalaya in, and one thing was sure about how the universe operated.Everything happens for a reason.He hadn't chosen the body but was randomly thrown in it.His current fame
Nima's call connected to Emily's line, who looked annoyed before picking it up.“Hello?” She inquired to Nima, who sighed into the phone.“Emily, we need to talk. My brain feels like it's going to explode.” Nima said.“Nimalaya, I'm busy at the office. I will see if I can stop by tomorrow, as I plan to work through the night today.” Emily responded.Nima was silent for a few seconds before asking her to sleep early and to take care of herself. Nima dropped the call with a strange expression on her face.She was used to Emily appearing like a phantom upon her calls that having been rejected a meeting on the day had rubbed her in a weird way.She told herself it's normal. Emily has her own life too and shouldn't be available for her all the time.She had those thoughts, yet it stung at her heart that she wasn't a priority anymore.The Emily she knew would drop everything at hand and rush to meet her, especially when they were meant to gist about how her date with Joel went.……….Upon d
After they finished their masters and graduated from school, their relationship continued, as although they hadn't shared love, they did share their body for such a long time.Attachment was bound to be a thing between them, even if it's just for the benefit of the flesh.Joel had felt everything would continue the way they were until Anna had broken the news to him that she would be travelling out of the country for additional studies to be able to take over her family's corporation as she was an only child.Joel had been indifferent towards the news but realized how devastated Anna had been.She has let her emotion seep through her usually indifferent face and cried a lot. She claimed she didn't wish to part from him.Joel had asked why she would not want to.She had always known what her family had in store for her. “You're such a cruel man, Joel.” She had said to him, which confused him deeply. “Anna.” He had called, speechless by her word.“So, you won't miss me? You can't even
It was 5 pm in the evening when Nima heard her doorbell ring.Still deep in her thoughts, she glanced toward the direction of the door with a blank expression. She wasn't expecting any visitors and hadn't ordered anything. Her neighbors knew she hates interacting with them, hence making them take their conversation elsewhere, so who could it be?She wondered as she decided to ignore it, but the person turned the handle and found it locked, and the doorbell was pushed once again.Nima got up and walked towards the door. She peeped through the camera lense attached to her door and suddenly looked taken aback.She hurriedly opened the door to reveal Emily, who wore an impatient expression on her face.Before Nima could ask her how she was suddenly at her place after she had rejected a meeting with her a few hours ago, Emily held her hands and dragged her towards the chair, while saying “what took you so long to open the door.”As soon as they settled on Nimalaya's Couch, Emily probed,
Nima had finally calmed her mind and replayed the evening she spent with Joel, putting aside her intentions to get laid.She realized he was so sweet and attentive towards her. What if she let him in?A part of her felt that it is too early to be thinking about opening up, but she then wondered how long she want to keep doing that.How long does she plan to remain in her room and act irritated in the midst of strangers?She recalled how her heart sank when she called Emily that morning and hadn't met the usual reaction from her friend. She would have been all alone if Emily suddenly turned her back on her, which she hoped not.Emily had become the only family she had.It doesn't hurt to try to know more people and make a small circle of friends that would care for each other. Maybe she could start with Joel.Nima recalled the previous night she arrived at the dinner location, she had politely greeted the taxi driver and he hadn't bitten her in return.Perhaps she was the one letting
Upon reaching the spot, both of them quietly sat down.“How has your day been?” Joel broke the silence.“Normal. How about yours?” She inquired. “I was just returning from the office. It was a cool day with hectic emotions. You literally cloud my thoughts.” He replied, and Nima gave him a fake glare.“Stop this. You just say stuff out of nowhere.” She chided.Joel smiled and turned to face her, noticing her shyness.“I just suck at keeping my feelings hiding. And I love how you blush each time you hear them.” He said with a taunting smile.Nima turned to face him once again and shot him a playful glare, “Don't get ahead of yourself. I was just caught unaware each time, and it's quite embarrassing.” She said.“Ha! Yeah!” Joel exclaimed dramatically. “I get it now. Thank God I finally have someone to feel embarrassed on my behalf.” He added, and Nima let out a sigh before shaking her head and looking away from him.“You are something else.” She muttered in a disbelieving tone.“Am I no